Description
Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a vibrant dessert that brings the taste of sunshine to your table. With its creamy texture, zesty lemon-lime flavor, and sweet cherry compote topped with crunchy pistachios, this cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy family gatherings, it will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cherry compote (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup pistachios (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a springform pan evenly.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gently fold in sour cream, lemon juice, and lime juice until blended. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 45-50 minutes or until slightly set but wobbly in the center.
- Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Heat cherry compote until bubbly and drizzle over chilled cheesecake; sprinkle chopped pistachios just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 97g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using cinnamon graham crackers. Substitute pistachios with almonds or walnuts based on your preference. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.